About this role
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
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Various (United States of America)Job Summary:
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We value your experience and want to help you continue your career in a supportive environment
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Competitive pay & benefits
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The OP Coder 2 position reports directly to the Supervisor of Coding. Key responsibilities of the role include: Reviewing documentation in same day surgery and observation medical records, and accurately and completely assigning appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnostic and procedural CPT-4/HCPCS codes to the greatest specificity, and assigning the most accurate APC when appropriate. Abstracts demographic and coding information accurately and completely
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Codes and abstracts medical records with a minimum of accuracy:
Accurately and completely assigns appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnostic and CPT-4/HCPCS procedural codes to the greatest specificity, assigning the most accurate DRG/APC, when appropriate and in accordance with Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and Facility Coding Guidelines, as applicable
Accurately and completely abstracts all required patient demographic data into the EMR
Accurately assigns correct APC
Meets productivity standards
Queries providers, if needed to further clarify code
Manages additional coding responsibilities, contributing to the CFB (candidate for bill) goals, including but not limited to:
Resolves coding edits and reminders, correcting abstracting and coding issues in a timely manner (1-2 business days)
Completes and routes problem accounts, ready to code, high dollar and other accounts daily to ensure cases are coded as close to goal date as possible
Completes assigned work by goal date
Assists with coding unassigned or backlogged accounts
Accurately capture the surgical CPT code(s) for pre-certification reconciliation for each of the WHS facilities, as needed
Other task as assigned:
Serves as a mentor to new coders
Assist with cleaning up or escalating missing documentation or other work queues
If proficient, assists with outpatient and emergency coding when needed or assigned
Other tasks as assigned
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:
- or High School Diploma Accounting or GED Accounting
- *** Format Error Other / Certificate Anatomy
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
CCS - Cert Coding Spec Upon Hire Preferred or
CPC - Cert Prof Coder Upon Hire Preferred or
RHIA - Reg Health Information Admin Upon Hire Preferred or
RHIT - Reg Health Information Tech Upon Hire Preferred or
Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 3 years acute care same day surgery and observation coding experience. Required
Required Minimum Skills:
Must have demonstrated maintenance of a or higher accuracy in abstracting, code and DRG assignment while meeting productivity requirements in previous roles.
Ability to work in a remote environment. Computer/data entry experience.
Ability to communicate with various members of the healthcare team.
Ability to use Microsoft (Excel, Word).
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
Other facts
About Wellstar Health System
At Wellstar Health System, our mission is to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care, inclusive culture and world-class doctors and caregivers, Wellstar is one of the largest, most integrated healthcare systems in Georgia.
Our specialists and primary care providers work in a multidisciplinary environment with nearly 30,000 diverse team members throughout our hospitals, health parks and medical offices. Communities can also access our outpatient centers, a pediatric center, nursing centers, and hospice and home care services. We’re proud to be home to the second-largest Emergency Department in the country, as well as being the only system in Georgia operating multiple trauma centers.
We’re also known for our exceptional work culture, featured on the Great Places to Work®, Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® and the Seramount Best Company for Multicultural Women® lists. We continue to attract the best and the brightest in healthcare.
At a time when our industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding expectations from our patients and team members, while transforming healthcare delivery. We stand behind our values to serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice.
What you'll do
- The role involves reviewing medical records and accurately assigning diagnostic and procedural codes. Additional responsibilities include managing coding edits and mentoring new coders.
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